The final plenary session of the" Kazakhstan National Urban Forum 2025 - Kyzylorda "forum was held in the" Art Center". It was attended by UN-Habitat, UN representatives in Kazakhstan, Deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Minister of Ecology and natural resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Nysanbayev. The head of the region Nurlybek Mashbekovich noted the importance of the forum and thanked all the participants. "The socio-economic development of any state is directly related to the prosperity of cities. And the only factor that affects it is the process of urbanization. Improving the well-being of our residents, creating a comfortable space, creating an environmentally friendly environment, sustainable modernization of infrastructure, managing cities with the help of new technologies are important tasks for us. At the same time, only through effective management and proper design can we achieve sustainable development goals. Today's forum is an important step in giving a positive impetus to the sustainable development of regions, bringing the urban sector to a new level, and achieving common goals. We are confident that fresh ideas and meaningful comments on the forum will allow us to make effective decisions in the course of further work. We express our gratitude to the general sponsor of today's forum "Kazpetrol Group". May each of your initiatives on the path to the perfect future of independent Kazakhstan be fruitful and productive!In making our sovereign country competitive, improving the quality of life of our population, you fulfill the instructions of our president at a high level and continue to enjoy the great respect of the people! We have a strong country and independence!"- N. Nalibayev said. At the final session, the minister of Ecology and natural resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the permanent coordinator of the United Nations in Kazakhstan shared their views. Rafael Tuts, deputy executive director of UN-Habitat, made the final speech. In conclusion, the signing ceremony of the declaration was held between the Kyzylorda region and the UN-Habitat Organization.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya/press/news/details/1031662?lang=kk